CARLSBAD --- Elaine Loughrey, 66, died Sunday, April 4, 2021, after a long illness with her loving husband by her side.
She was born September 21, 1954 in Whippany, New Jersey, the daughter of Conrad G. Osterman and Mary H. (Storgion) Osterman.
Elaine was a graduate of Drew University (BA Mathematics) in Madison, New Jersey and Johns Hopkins University (MS Computer Science) in Baltimore, Maryland.
Elaine was married to Robert Loughrey on September 12, 1981. She is survived by her husband (Bob), one daughter, Kate Loughrey and her husband Charlie Krause (of Altadena, CA); one grandson (Colin) and one granddaughter (Cara); her mother Mary (of Madison, CT); two brothers, Jim Osterman and his wife Jeanne (of Denton, TX) and David Osterman and his wife Laura (of Madison, CT); two nephews (Michael, Alex); one niece (Elizabeth), and many cousins. She is predeceased by her father.
Early in her career, Elaine worked at several technology companies in Washington, DC, Boston, MA and San Diego as a Computer Scientist, Software Engineer and Quality Assurance Manager.
Later, she worked four years as a member of the faculty of San Diego Miramar College (2013-2017) and twenty years at MiraCosta College (1997-2017) teaching Computer Science and Business courses. A source of satisfaction was seeing students move into technology jobs after attending her courses.
Elaine was active in volunteer work, including several years as Treasurer of the San Diego and Orange County chapters of the American Harp Society.
Elaine was an avid reader (favorite author Kurt Vonnegut) and enjoyed puzzles and brain teasers like Sudoku and crosswords. She also enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandkids Colin and Cara.
A big thank you to Dr. Warren Paroly, the infusion nurses and other staff at North County Oncology Center for their compassionate care to Elaine over the past five years.
A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, April 24, at 2 p.m. at El Camino Memorial of Encinitas, with the Rev. John Crepeau officiating.
Donations to the San Diego Food Bank, a charity favored by Elaine especially during the pandemic, are suggested and appreciated.
Condolences may be sent directly to El Camino Memorial, or online at: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/encinitas-ca/el-camino-memorial-encinitas/9558.
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